The Devil's Paintbrush

A Novel

By André Brochu | Publisher: Dundurn Press

About the book

Like any young man, Etienne longs for independence and dreams about a bright future. But he's a Tourangeau, part of a sprawling Quebec family that, though destitute, thrives as insecurely as weeds in a well-tended garden, nurtured by a mother whose abundant love is more than maternal. Then he meets Odile, a beautiful young woman from a good family who inspires Etienne to transform his future into something worthy of her. But, like Romeo and Juliet, their wild, pure love for each other cannot last. Though Etienne faces his challenges courageously, destiny will force the young lovers apart.

Editions of The Devil's Paintbrush

Paperback
ISBN 9781550023961
EBook
ISBN 9781554886319
PDF
ISBN 9781770701212

Read an Excerpt

Like any young man, Etienne longs for independence and dreams about a bright future. But he's a Tourangeau, part of a sprawling Quebec family that, though destitute, thrives as insecurely as weeds in a well-tended garden, nurtured by a mother whose abundant love is more than maternal. Then he meets Odile, a beautiful young woman from a good family who inspires Etienne to transform his future into something worthy of her. But, like Romeo and Juliet, their wild, pure love for each other cannot last. Though Etienne faces his challenges courageously, destiny will force the young lovers apart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Devil's Paintbrush about?

Like any young man, Etienne longs for independence and dreams about a bright future. But he's a Tourangeau, part of a sprawling Quebec family that, though destitute, thrives as insecurely as weeds in a well-tended garden, nurtured by a mother whose abundant love is more than maternal. Then he meets Odile, a beautiful young woman from a good family who inspires Etienne to transform his future into something worthy of her. But, like Romeo and Juliet, their wild, pure love for each other cannot last. Though Etienne faces his challenges courageously, destiny will force the young lovers apart.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Devil's Paintbrush?

Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre

Where can I read a sample of The Devil's Paintbrush?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781550023961

How long is The Devil's Paintbrush and how many pages does it have?

The Devil's Paintbrush has 236 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Devil's Paintbrush?

André Brochu

Who is the Publisher of the book The Devil's Paintbrush?

Dundurn Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Devil's Paintbrush is available as paperback(ISBN 9781550023961) and ebook(ISBN 9781554886319) and pdf(ISBN 9781770701212)

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